{"product_id":"louis-roederer-cristal-2016","title":"Louis Roederer Cristal 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eLouis Roederer Cristal 2016 is a standout vintage Champagne that captures the house’s celebrated style with remarkable precision and finesse. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir sourced from carefully selected biodynamically farmed vineyards, it reflects both the power of a challenging growing season and the elegance that has made Cristal one of Champagne’s most iconic cuvées.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCristal 2016 shows a luminous, refined appearance with a fine, persistent mousse. On the nose, it opens with citrus, white flowers, ripe stone fruit, and a subtle mineral edge, gradually revealing more complex notes of toasted almonds and fresh brioche.\n\nThe palate is silky and layered, combining bright acidity with generous depth and impeccable balance. The finish is long and precise, leaving a clean mineral impression that speaks to both freshness and structure. While already beautifully expressive, this vintage has the concentration and harmony to develop gracefully over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCristal 2016 is drawn from select vineyard parcels in Champagne, where chalk-rich soils and a cool climate help preserve freshness, tension, and aromatic clarity. The grapes were harvested from biodynamically cultivated sites, with the season’s weather shifts demanding careful timing to achieve optimal ripeness and balance. Vinification follows the meticulous approach expected of Cristal, allowing the fruit, structure, and texture of the vintage to come through with purity and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCristal 2016 is an exceptional match for fine seafood such as oysters, langoustines, lobster, or sashimi, as well as delicate poultry and dishes with subtle cream sauces. Serve well chilled at around 8–10°C. Decanting is not necessary, but a short rest in the glass can help the wine fully раскры its aromatic complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChampagne Louis Roederer is one of the great historic houses of Champagne, founded in 1776 and long regarded for its commitment to independent craftsmanship and vineyard ownership. The house is especially respected for its biodynamic practices and for producing some of the region’s most sought-after prestige cuvées. Cristal, originally created in the 19th century for Tsar Alexander II of Russia, remains a benchmark for luxury Champagne and a symbol of Roederer’s pursuit of elegance, depth, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Louis Roederer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122421801202,"sku":"FW-4217","price":267.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/gb-produkt-grid_1.png?v=1777475960","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/louis-roederer-cristal-2016","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}